About Primenet:
Primenet is a leading, independent EU provider of IT infrastructure solutions, trusted by businesses for over 30 years. We are more than just an IT support company; we are strategic partners who design, implement, and manage robust, cost-effective technology environments. We deliver proactive managed services, cloud solutions, and 24/7 support, ensuring our clients' systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with their business goals. Our expertise spans enterprise storage, virtualisation, networking, and cloud platforms, making us the partner of choice for organisations seeking clarity and excellence in IT.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Technical Infrastructure Engineer. You will be at the heart of designing, implementing, and managing robust on-premises and cloud infrastructure solutions for our clients. Your hands-on expertise will ensure alignment with client needs, high resilience, and the meeting of all SLA commitments while maintaining profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design infrastructure solutions and service delivery models to meet client requirements for resilience, performance (SLA/BLA), and cost-effectiveness.
- Review major new projects to maximise standardised solutions and ensure operational readiness.
- Administer and manage enterprise storage technologies, with a strong focus on Dell (PowerStore, PowerScale, Unity) and EMC platforms.
- Design, implement, and manage VMware virtualisation and VDI environments, including vSphere, vCenter, VxRail, and NSX-T.
- Configure and manage network and SAN infrastructure, including Dell, Cisco, and Brocade switches.
- Support core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SMB, and NFS.
About You – Person Specification:
Essential Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of proven experience managing on-premises infrastructure.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in data centres, including installing, configuring, and cabling hardware.
Must-have Technical Proficiency:
- VMware Stack: vCenter Server, vSphere hosts, and VxRail hyper-converged infrastructure.
- Dell Technologies: PowerStore, PowerScale, Unity storage, and PowerEdge servers.
- Networking: Experience with Dell/Cisco network switches and Brocade/Cisco SAN switches.
- Core Services: Strong experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SMB, and NFS.
- 2+ years of experience managing public cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred, Azure acceptable).
- Ability to design solutions that balance technical excellence with commercial viability.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to system resilience and automation.
- Full UK driving licence and the right to drive in the UK.
- Strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Virtualisation/VDI: Experience with Omnissa Horizon and VMware NSX-T.
- Storage: Experience with Pure Storage and NetApp platforms.
- Public Cloud: Deeper experience with AWS and/or Azure architecture.
Desirable Qualifications/Certifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)
- Dell Technologies Proven Professional certifications
- ITIL v3/v4 Foundation
Note:
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a basic criminal record check.
Primenet is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience installing Dell EMC storage systems (e.g. Unity, VxRail, Isilon)?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stevenage SG1
